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Is it ever possible to turn a profit on writing a numismatic book?

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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    the profit for me if I actually had something worth sharing with the collectors would be in spreading the knowledgeimage
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082
    After reading this, not sure a "coffee-table" rag on the Classic Commems is doable.

    I wouldn't make that decision until you have something reasonably complete. Then you can determine scale, costs market potential and begin to assess publisher interest. Doing these things involves limited expense and will help you collect enough information to move toward a decision.

    Although the author will never get rich from a coin collector book, they can turn a modest profit for the author and provide an immense source of personal reward.

    PS: Coffee table books are made to sell for prices far lower than the cover price. Take a look at the titles in your local book store, then at the size, printing and selling price of the book.
  • MowgliMowgli Posts: 1,219
    Thanks for clarifying "tomes" vs "tombs" - I have only been in your country a short distance and don't speak the language very many.
    In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
  • LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162


    << <i>After reading this, not sure a "coffee-table" rag on the Classic Commems is doable.

    I wouldn't make that decision until you have something reasonably complete. Then you can determine scale, costs market potential and begin to assess publisher interest. Doing these things involves limited expense and will help you collect enough information to move toward a decision.

    Although the author will never get rich from a coin collector book, they can turn a modest profit for the author and provide an immense source of personal reward.

    PS: Coffee table books are made to sell for prices far lower than the cover price. Take a look at the titles in your local book store, then at the size, printing and selling price of the book. >>


    Appreciate the words of encouragement. image Accolades to those who have completed a book!! image

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